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Do You Have an Investment Gambling Problem? Answer These 20 Questions to Find Out
Do you invest responsibly or do you wager on trades in ways that mimic how problem gamblers wager at casinos? What truly motivates your investing? Worried you might be in it for the dangerous thrills? Answer the following 20 questions to learn more.
7 Ways to Squash Gambling Debts and Avoid More Betting
Struggling with gambling debts? Here are 7 steps you can take to get back in control of your financial situation and to stop gambling for good.
4 Steps to an Effective Gambling Intervention
The 4 secrets to a successful gambling intervention – Convince someone you love to get some help for their problem gambling.
Seniors and Problem Gambling
While most seniors gamble for recreation only, a small subgroup of the elderly are at increased risk to develop a gambling problem. Risk factors for a gambling problem can include the loss of a spouse, health problems that limit participation in other activities, a need for money and others.
Teen Gambling and Teen Problem Gambling
Teens are attracted to the excitement and financial reward of gambling, and since gambling is easily accessible and socially approved, about three quarters of teens in grades 7 to 12 say that they do, at least occasionally lay a bet. However, teens are at a much greater higher of developing gambling problems and the earlier a teen starts gambling, the greater their risk of a lifetime problem.
Problem Gambling Risk Factors – Are You at Risk of Developing a Problem?
While there is no way anyone can predict who’s going to wind up having a gambling problem, researchers have identified a number of known ‘risk factors’ that seem to up the chances of trouble down the road.
The Three Stages of Gambling Addiction
From recreational gambler to pathological gambler, all addicts pass through three stages of behavior and irrational thinking.
Problem Gambling Self Tests
Worried about your gambling? Take these 2 very quick self tests to find out if you’ve really got something to worry about.
Is It Problem Gambling or a Gambling Addiction?
As many as 15 million Americans have a problem with gambling, and an estimated 2 million or more are gambling addicts. Learn how to differentiate between problem and pathological gambling.
How Does Your Gambling Compare to North American Averages?
Do like to gamble? Do you ever wonder if you’re putting yourself at risk of developing a gambling problem? Well, the more often you play and the more you wager the greater your odds of getting in trouble. Want to know if your gambling falls within a ‘normal’ range? Compare your habits to North American averages to see how you stack up.